It’s no secret Alabama is home to some pretty amazing people. In fact, people continue to move to the Yellowhammer State each year because of this. So, what is it exactly that makes Alabamians stand out from others? For starters, they exemplify qualities that many others don’t. Listed below are nine qualities that most Alabamians have. Which ones do you agree with?

  1. They take Southern hospitality very seriously.

flickr/Ralph Daily Whether it’s with a smile, handshake, wave, etc., Alabamians take great pride in showing Southern hospitality.

  1. They’re always up for a road trip.

flickr/formulanone With so many places to visit here in Alabama, it’s not surprising residents are always up for a road trip.

  1. They can cook just about anything, and it’s all delicious.

flickr/Liz Lawley Alabamians are well known for their delicious dishes, especially those served at family gatherings.

  1. Family is very important to them.

flickr/Liz Lawley Nothing is more important to Alabamians, or to any true Southern, than family. This is especially evident at family reunions.

  1. They know how to appreciate the simple things in life.

flickr/Jeff Most Alabamians enjoy and appreciate a much slower pace of life, which is exactly how it should be.

  1. They’re always ready for an outdoor adventure.

facebook/Friends of Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve Alabama is an outdoorsman’s paradise, so it’s not a surprise that many residents love exploring the outdoors.

  1. They know how to have fun.

flickr/James Willamor Whether it’s attending a college football game or visiting a quirky attraction, Alabamians know the true meaning of having fun.

  1. They’re always willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed.

flickr/zoovroo Whenever someone is in a bind, they can always count on an Alabamian to step in and help.

  1. They never forget where they came from.

wikimedia commons/Brian Stansberry If an Alabamian moves out of state, whether it be temporary or permanently, they’ll always remember where they came from.

These nine qualities barely scrape the surface. What other qualities would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below!

flickr/Ralph Daily

Whether it’s with a smile, handshake, wave, etc., Alabamians take great pride in showing Southern hospitality.

flickr/formulanone

With so many places to visit here in Alabama, it’s not surprising residents are always up for a road trip.

flickr/Liz Lawley

Alabamians are well known for their delicious dishes, especially those served at family gatherings.

Nothing is more important to Alabamians, or to any true Southern, than family. This is especially evident at family reunions.

flickr/Jeff

Most Alabamians enjoy and appreciate a much slower pace of life, which is exactly how it should be.

facebook/Friends of Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve

Alabama is an outdoorsman’s paradise, so it’s not a surprise that many residents love exploring the outdoors.

flickr/James Willamor

Whether it’s attending a college football game or visiting a quirky attraction, Alabamians know the true meaning of having fun.

flickr/zoovroo

Whenever someone is in a bind, they can always count on an Alabamian to step in and help.

wikimedia commons/Brian Stansberry

If an Alabamian moves out of state, whether it be temporary or permanently, they’ll always remember where they came from.

For a list of 12 reasons why Alabama is the best state, click here.

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